The Palladio Hotel and Spa is housed in a magnificent 16th century Renaissance palace situated on Giudecca Island facing St Mark's Square, 800 metres from the Bridge of Sighs. The hotel has 50 air conditioned guestrooms located on two floors, all of which feature period details, pastel toned decor and rich tapestries. Guestrooms include minibars, satellite television, direct dial telephones, Internet connections (surcharge), complimentary newspapers and safes. Bathrooms feature hair dryers, bathrobes and toiletries. Hypo allergenic bedding is available on request.
Guests can admire the hotel's stunning Renaissance architecture, designed by the famous 16th century architect Andrea Palladio and watch the life of the Grand Canal from the terrace or relax in the gardens. The spa centre offers massages, facials and a range of therapeutic treatments. Guests can sample Mediterranean and typical Venetian dishes at De Pisis restaurant, or relax on the terrace at the Grand Canal Bar, which features live music in the summer months. Open during the winter, the B B Lounge serves cocktails and light snacks and has regular live music. Room service is available round the clock, and multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can arrange childcare, dry cleaning and laundry. The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle boat across the Grand Canal to its sister hotel, situated next to Saint Mark's Square. The Doge's Palace is 500 metres away and the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art is 800 metres from the hotel. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 25 kilometres away with an approximate journey time to the Palladio Hotel and Spa of 70 minutes.
The hotel's 450 square metres spa centre is set next to the Bauer Palladio. It includes eight treatment rooms, including a Turkish hamman, Vitalis Bath, and a large Obermaier spa tub, as well as a wide range of hand and foot treatments. Other treatments are available for the whole body, including the Daniela Steiner Skin Care System. The centre opens every day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. All treatments should be booked in advance. [less]